Faculty and RESEARCH Theme
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Professor Prawit Janwantanakul, PT, Ph.D.
E-mail: Prawit.j@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Akkarakittichoke, N., Jensen, M.P., Newman, A.K., Waongenngarm, P., Janwantanakul, P. Characteristics of office workers who benefit most from interventions for preventing neck and low back pain: A moderation analysis (2022) Pain Reports, 7 (3), p. E1014. DOI: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001014
Channak, S., Klinsophon, T., Janwantanakul, P. The effects of chair intervention on lower back pain, discomfort and trunk muscle activation in office workers: a systematic review (2022) International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28 (3), pp. 1722-1731. DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1928379
Waongenngarm, P., van der Beek, A.J., Akkarakittichoke, N., Janwantanakul, P. Perceived musculoskeletal discomfort and its association with postural shifts during 4-h prolonged sitting in office workers (2020) Applied Ergonomics, 89, art. no. 103225. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103225
Associate Professor Praneet Pensri, PT, PhD, DPT
E-mail: Praneet.P@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Harutaichun, P., Boonyong, S., Pensri, P. Differences in lower-extremity kinematics between the male military personnel with and without plantar fasciitis (2021) Physical Therapy in Sport, 50, pp. 130-137. DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.04.007
Harutaichun, P., Boonyong, S., Pensri, P. Predictors of plantar fasciitis in Thai novice conscripts after 10-week military training: A prospective study (2019) Physical Therapy in Sport, 35, pp. 29-35. DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.10.004
Kanchanasamut, W., Pensri, P. Effects of weight-bearing exercise on a mini-trampoline on foot mobility, plantar pressure and sensation of diabetic neuropathic feet; a preliminary study (2017) Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 8 (1), art. no. 1287239, DOI: 10.1080/2000625X.2017.1287239
Associate Professor Rotsalai Kanlayanaphotporn, PT, Ph.D.
E-mail: Rotsalai.k@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Srikrajang, S., Kanlayanaphotporn, R. Effects of active scapular correction on cervical range of motion, pain, and pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic neck pain and depressed scapula: a randomized controlled trial (2023) Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 31 (1), pp. 24-31. DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2077515
Pinrattana, S., Kanlayanaphotporn, R., Pensri, P. Immediate and short-term effects of kinesiotaping and lower extremity stretching on pain and disability in individuals with plantar fasciitis: a pilot randomized, controlled trial (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 2483-2494. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1929617
Khutok, K., Janwantanakul, P., Jensen, M.P., Kanlayanaphotporn, R. Responsiveness of the PROMIS-29 Scales in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain (2021) Spine, 46 (2), pp. 107-113. DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003724
Assistant Professor Montakarn Chaikumarn, PT, PhD
E-mail: montakarn.c@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Kluay-On, P., Chaikumarn, M. Construct validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of ergonomic risk assessment for musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (ERAMO) (2022) Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 23 (1), pp. 121-130. DOI: 10.1080/1463922X.2021.1922780
Nakphet, N., Chaikumarn, M. Reliability of isometric neck and shoulder muscle strength measurements between symptomatic and asymptomatic female office workers using a hand-held dynamometer (2019) Journal of Current Science and Technology, 9 (1), pp. 67-75. DOI: 10.14456/jcst.2019.7
Chaikumarn, M., Nakphet, N., Janwantanakul, P. Repeatability of electromyography normalization of the neck and shoulder muscles in symptomatic office workers (2018) International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 24 (3), pp. 422-430. DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2017.1314120
Assistant Professor Chitanongk Gaogasigam, PT, PhD
E-mail: chitanongg@gmail.com
Selected publications:
Chaiparinya, P., Gaogasigam, C. Prevalence, frontal plane knee alignment, and lower limb joint pain and injury in generalized joint hypermobility in Thai physical therapy students (2022) Reumatologia, 60 (2), pp. 116-124. DOI: 10.5114/reum.2022.115621
Chokphukiao, P., Wiyanad, A., Suwannarat, P., Amatachaya, S., Mato, L., Wattanapan, P., Gaogasigam, C., Thaweewannakij, T. Validity and reliability of the block method for measuring thoracic hyperkyphosis (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 3037-3044. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1975335
Wiyanad, A., Chokphukiao, P., Suwannarat, P., Thaweewannakij, T., Wattanapan, P., Gaogasigam, C., Amatachaya, P., Amatachaya, S. Is the occiput-wall distance valid and reliable to determine the presence of thoracic hyperkyphosis? (2018) Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 38, pp. 63-68. DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.09.010
Manipulative Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor Adit Chiradejnant, PT, PhD
E-mail: Adit.c@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Chiradejnant, A., Jungrungsakul, S. SPINAL DISPLACEMENT during THORACIC SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (2019) Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 22 (1-2), art. no. 1972001, . DOI: 10.1142/S0218957719720011
Kanlayanaphotporn, R., Chiradejnant, A., Vachalathiti, R. Immediate effects of the central posteroanterior mobilization technique on pain and range of motion in patients with mechanical neck pain (2010) Disability and Rehabilitation, 32 (8), pp. 622-628. DOI: 10.3109/09638280903204716
Chanthapetch, P., Kanlayanaphotporn, R., Gaogasigam, C., Chiradejnant, A. Abdominal muscle activity during abdominal hollowing in four starting positions (2009) Manual Therapy, 14 (6), pp. 642-646. DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2008.12.009
Neurological Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Akkradate Siriphorn, PT, PhD, DPT
E-mail: Akkradate.s@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Aphiphaksakul, P., Siriphorn, A. Home-based exercise using balance disc and smartphone inclinometer application improves balance and activity of daily living in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial (2022) PLoS ONE, 17 (11 November), art. no. e0277870, . DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277870
Siriphorn, A., Jarudej, C., Ochaklin, N., Nuttawanlop, S., Prasertteerapong, T. Effect of optokinetic virtual reality scenes on a sitting-to-stand movement (2022) Human Movement Science, 83, art. no. 102956, . DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2022.102956
Saraboon, C., Siriphorn, A. Effects of foam pad balance exercises on cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A randomized control trial (2021) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 28, pp. 164-171. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.013
Associate Professor Sujitra Boonyong, PT, PhD
E-mail: Sujitra.B@Chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Incidence density and factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy (2022) Scientific Reports, 12 (1), art. no. 10632, . DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14870-y
Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Incidence and risk factors associated with falls among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy (2022) Supportive Care in Cancer, 30 (9), pp. 7499-7508. DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07181-5
Rattanakrong, N., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. The alteration of static and dynamic postural stability among women with breast cancer during taxane-based chemotherapy: a descriptive study (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, . DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2139654
Assistant Professor Chitanongk Gaogasigam, PT, PhD
E-mail: chitanongg@gmail.com
Selected publications:
Ditthaphongphakdee, S., Gaogasigam, C. The effects of light touch cue on gait initiation in patients with Parkinson's disease (2021) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 26, pp. 187-192. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.009
Suriya-Amarit, D., Gaogasigam, C., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Effect of interferential current stimulation in management of hemiplegic shoulder pain (2014) Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (8), pp. 1441-1446. DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.04.002
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Suriya-Amarit, D., Gaogasigam, C., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Effect of interferential current stimulation in management of hemiplegic shoulder pain (2014) Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (8), pp. 1441-1446. DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.04.002
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Premtip Thaveeratitham, PT, PhD
E-mail: Premtip.t@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The effect of three-part breathing exercise on smoking cessation: A 6-month cluster-randomized clinical trial (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32, pp. 156-162. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.015
Sonpeayung, R., Janwantanakul, P., Thaveeratitham, P. Impact of abdominal obesity and smoking on respiratory muscle strength and lung function (2020) Journal of Medical Sciences (Taiwan), 40 (5), pp. 224-231. DOI: 10.4103/jmedsci.jmedsci_5_20
Sonpeayung, R., Tantisuwat, A., Janwantanakul, P., Thaveeratitham, P. Total and Compartmental Chest Wall Volumes, Lung Function, and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Individuals with Abdominal Obesity: Effects of Body Positions (2019) Journal of Obesity, 2019, art. no. 9539846, . DOI: 10.1155/2019/9539846
Associate Professor Anong Tantisuwat, PT, PhD
E-mail: Anong.ta@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Ubolnuar, N., Tantisuwat, A., Mathiyakom, W., Thaveeratitham, P., Kruapanich, C. Effect of pursed-lip breathing and forward trunk lean positions on regional chest wall volume and ventilatory pattern in older adults: An observational study (2022) Medicine (United States), 101 (4), p. E28727. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028727
Kruapanich, C., Tantisuwat, A., Thaveeratitham, P., Lertmaharit, S., Ubolnuar, N., Chimpalee, J., Mathiyakom, W. The effect of unsupported arm elevations on regional chest wall volumes and thoracoabdominal asynchrony in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, . DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1882018
Tantisuwat, A., Thaveeratitham, P. Effects of smoking on chest expansion, lung function, and respiratory muscle strength of youths (2014) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 26 (2), pp. 167-170. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.167
Assistant Professor Sukanya Eksakulkla, PT, PhD
E-mail: Sukanya.e@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Assawasaksakul, N., Sirichana, W., Joosri, W., Kulaputana, O., Eksakulkla, S., Ketanun, C., Kittiskulnam, P., Chantadisai, M., Takkavatakarn, K., Susantitaphong, P., Praditpornsilpa, K., Eiam-Ong, S., Tiranathanagul, K. Effects of intradialytic cycling exercise on daily physical activity, physical fitness, body composition, and clinical parameters in high-volume online hemodiafiltration patients: a pilot randomized-controlled trial (2021) International Urology and Nephrology, 53 (2), pp. 359-371. DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02677-7
Phattharasupharerk, S., Purepong, N., Eksakulkla, S., Siriphorn, A. Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized control trial (2019) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 23 (2), pp. 375-381. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.02.004
Viboolvorakul, S., Niimi, H., Wongeak-in, N., Eksakulkla, S., Patumraj, S. Increased capillary vascularity in the femur of aged rats by exercise training (2009) Microvascular Research, 78 (3), pp. 459-463. DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2009.07.003
Assistant Professor Jirawat Wattanapanyawech, PT, PhD
E-mail: Jirawat.W@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Wattanapanyawech, J., Thaveeratitham, P. The Effect Of Breathing Cycles Program on Heart Rateand Sleep Parameters in Healthy Young Adults (2020) Sleep Medicine Research, 11 (2), pp. 108-115. DOI: 10.17241/SMR.2020.00668
Thaniya Klinsophon, PT, PhD
E-mail: thaniya.k@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The effect of three-part breathing exercise on smoking cessation: A 6-month cluster-randomized clinical trial (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32, pp. 156-162. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.015
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms, Cigarette Cravings, and Affect (2020) Journal of Addictions Nursing, 31 (4), pp. 269-275. DOI: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000367
Sonpeayung, R., Tantisuwat, A., Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P. Which body position is the best for chest wall motion in healthy adults? A meta-analysis (2018) Respiratory Care, 63 (11), pp. 1439-1451. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.06344
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Sujitra Boonyong, PT, PhD
E-mail: Sujitra.B@Chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S., Chamonchant, D., Mapaisansin, P. Comparison of Postural Control During Sit-To-Stand between Typically Developing Children Aged 4 to 12 Years and Young Adults (2022) International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10 (3), pp. 540-549. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100322
Khumlee, N., Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S. Effects of sensory cues on dynamic trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 2621-2628. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1967541
Boonyong, S., Suriyaamarit, D. The effects of anterior seat inclination on movement time, mechanical work and kinematics during sit-to-stand in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2021) Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 16 (5), pp. 479-482. DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1659428
Assistant Professor Soontharee Taweetanalarp, PT, PhD
E-mail: soontharee.t@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Promsorn, S., Taweetanalarp, S. The multi-directional reach test in children with down syndrome (2021) Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 41 (1), pp. 65-74. DOI: 10.1142/S1013702521500062
Hirunyaphinun, B., Taweetanalarp, S., Tantisuwat, A. Relationships between lower extremity strength and the multi-directional reach test in children aged 7 to 12 years (2019) Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 39 (2), pp. 143-150. DOI: 10.1142/S1013702519500136
Taweetanalarp, S., Purepong, N. Comparison of lumbar spinal angle between normal body mass index and overweight young adults (2015) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27 (7), pp. 2343-2346. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2343
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S., Chamonchant, D., Mapaisansin, P. Comparison of Postural Control During Sit-To-Stand between Typically Developing Children Aged 4 to 12 Years and Young Adults (2022) International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10 (3), pp. 540-549. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100322
Khumlee, N., Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S. Effects of sensory cues on dynamic trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 2621-2628. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1967541
Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S. Comparison of the effects of chair height and anterior seat inclination on sit-to-stand ability in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2020) Journal of Biomechanics, 113, art. no. 110098, . DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110098
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Akkradate Siriphorn, PT, PhD, DPT
E-mail: Akkradate.s@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Nualyong, T., Siriphorn, A. Accuracy of the figure of 8 walk test with and without dual-task to predict falls in older adults (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 30, pp. 69-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.001
Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Predicting Falls in Older Adults with an Accelerometer-Based Smartphone App (2022) Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, . DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2022.2160041
Oungphalachai, T., Siriphorn, A. Effects of training with a custom-made visual feedback device on balance and functional lower-extremity strength in older adults: A randomized controlled trial (2020) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24 (1), pp. 199-205. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.03.018
Associate Professor Anong Tantisuwat, PT, PhD
E-mail: Anong.ta@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Ubolnuar, N., Tantisuwat, A., Mathiyakom, W., Thaveeratitham, P., Kruapanich, C. Effect of pursed-lip breathing and forward trunk lean positions on regional chest wall volume and ventilatory pattern in older adults: An observational study (2022) Medicine (United States), 101 (4), p. E28727. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028727
Tantisuwat, A., Chamonchant, D., Boonyong, S. Multi-directional reach test: An investigation of the limits of stability of people aged between 20-79 years (2014) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 26 (6), pp. 877-880. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.877
Tantisuwat, A., Vachalathiti, R., Hiengkaew, V., Assantachai, P. Stepping responses during forward and backward fall recovery between Thai elderly fallers and non-fallers (2011) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 23 (3), pp. 373-379. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.373